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Dianthus, Sweet William 'Green Ball'

Dianthusbarbatus

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Family

Caryophyllaceae (kar-ree-oh-fil-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Dianthus (dy-AN-thus)

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Species

barbatus (bar-BAY-tus)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)

USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Chartreuse (yellow-green)

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

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MichelleLee

SWISSHOME, OR | July 2013 | positive

Just want to let people know they carry these plants at Harts Nursery in Jefferson, Oregon.

HappySmile

Forest Hills, TN | September 2012 | positive

Positive for Flower Arranging. I am seeking it because I have a huge cutting garden. Thompson and Morgan UK sells it...am begging them ...Read More

Kell

San Leandro, CA (Zone 9b) | July 2011 | neutral

This plant will self sow and if you cut it back it will come back the next year. Seems like it is being grown mostly for the florist industry.

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